About

The Athens Recreation Association is a non-profit cooperative community swimming pool welcoming all for health, recreation, and growth. Founded in 1969 by a group of local families the Pool is independent of the local government and relies on the support of members and the generosity of donors. Membership is open to all, while the pool’s beautiful location is in the village of Athens, members hail from many surrounding communities.

Facilities

The “Big Pool” is about 25 yds long and runs from 3 ft – 10 ft deep with a diving board

The “Kiddie/Little Pool” is 1 ft – 3 ft deep

For the safety of our members and guests, children over 8 yrs of age are not allowed in the Kiddie Pool

Life jackets, floats, goggles that cover the nose, snorkel masks, nose plugs, flippers, water shoes, beach/hand/foot balls, and noodles are strictly forbidden in the big pool

Hours

The pool is open 10am – 7pm every day (weather permitting); lap swim is 10am-12pm, with exceptions due to recreation programs and weather

Wednesday is Members Only Day.

Season runs from the last Saturday in June thru Labor Day

Membership and Day Passes

Membership applications are open!

Guests are permitted to use the Pool for a Daily fee (General: $15; $10 if you are accompanied by a member). Guest passes are LIMITED TO 5 VISITS PER SEASON. Guest occupancy may be limited.

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Pool Code of Conduct

  1. Only Members and their guest are permitted to use the swimming pools
  2. All Members must sign in before entering the dressing room or pool area
  3. No child under 9 years of age will be permitted to the pool area unless accompanied by a person of 18 years or older
  4. Parents are responsible for the supervision of their children and guests, including understanding and abiding by the Pool Rules and Regulations.
  5. Gates must remain closed at all times
  6. Climbing fences is prohibited
  7. All guests must register with the cashier, members are responsible for their guests
  8. Rest rooms are to be used, not the pool
  9. All members and their guests are required to shower before entering the pool for the first time each day
  10. Members and their guest are not to leave articles of clothing, clothing bags, paper bags, or shoes laying around the dressing rooms or pool deck.  Please keep your items in a location out of the way
  11. No flips or back dives off of pool coping
  12. No one allowed in pool unless there is a lifeguard on duty
  13. Only one person on the diving board at a time
  14. Persons wearing bandages or having open wounds are not allowed in the pool
  15. All accidents minor or serious must be reported immediately to the lifeguard or cashier.  A basic first aid kit is available, as well as an emergency phone in the snack bar
  16. All containers used for drinking or eating must be made from unbreakable material
  17. ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON PREMISES
  18. No foul language
  19. Absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed anywhere other than parking lot.  Violators may be subject to membership suspension
  20. No running on pool deck
  21. No horseplay, pushing, or dunking
  22. No street clothes allowed in pools
  23. All children yet to be toilet trained are to wear appropriately sized swim diaper
  24. HAVE FUN!

“The Athens Pool” and “Athens Pool” are common names for the facility owned and operated by the Athens Recreation Association, Inc., (ARA).  

Our physical address is 2 Evergreen Pl., Athens NY, 12015.  Our mailing address is PO Box 52, Athens NY, 12015.

Our phone number is (518)-945-9970, in season. TDD is available by dialing (800)-662-1220, in season.

We are a 501(c)7 not-for-profit social club registered with the Internal Revenue Service

The ARA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We reserve the right to modify our rules, code of conduct, and any other policy or feature at any time for any reason.